Pacific University (Pacific)

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Admissions & Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Programs Offered

Course Schedules

Financial Aid Eligibility

Student Services

Pacific University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Forest Grove, OR, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Approximately 3,400 students are enrolled annually at Pacific.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

Health And Clinical Professions

Education

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Pacific. Scores within the range of 21 - 26 on the ACT or 1000 - 1210 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. Pacific University admits roughly 80% of students applying yearly. Of those students accepted, around 20% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $37,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,100 per year. Students enrolled at Pacific University may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Pacific "Boxers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Pacific University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred. This information can be used to have a better understanding of your chances of getting into Pacific University.

Admission Requirements & Recommendations

High School G.P.A. and School Records are Required

High School Academic Ranking are Recommended

Letters of Recommendation are Recommended

SAT or ACT Test Scores are Required

TOEFL for ESL Students are Required

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credits

AP Course Credits

Admissions Test Scores - SAT Exam, ACT Exam, etc...

ACT ® scores for students that were accepted Fall 2011

Score Range (25th to 75th Percentile)

ACT ® English

0 - 0

ACT ® Math

0 - 0

ACT ® Composite Score

21 - 27

Acceptance Rate Table - Chances of Getting Into Pacific

The table below lists the chances of getting accepted into Pacific University.

Number (Percentage)

Applicants

2,658

Granted Admissions

2,291 (86%)

Accepted Students That Enrolled

421 (18%)

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment at Pacific University is around 3,400 students, with undergraduate students making up about 50% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Annual tuition estimates are between $34,000-$41,000 for both state residents and nonresidents

Part time students pay in the range of $1,400 to $1,700 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.

Percent of Students

Average Amount

Any Financial Aid

98%

-

Receiving Grants & Scholarships

96%

$17,783

Receiving Student Loans

79%

$5,992

Note: The estimated default rate of students taking federal student loans in 2011 was around 2%.

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Pacific University may provide student services like:

Career path counseling

Employing students to lower education costs

Helping students find work after graduation

Graduation Rates

Pacific has an overall graduation rate which is approximately 61%.

Number of Year to Graduate

Percent of Entering Class

Students Graduating in 4 Years

53%

Graduating in 5 Years

7%

Graduating in 6 Years

0.9%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Campus: Pacific University - Hillsboro Health Science Campus

Occupational Therapy (OT) Program

* Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 1986)

Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program

* Accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (since 2012)

Intercollegiate Athletics

Pacific University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III (with football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

Baseball (Northwest Conference)

Basketball (Northwest Conference)

Football (Northwest Conference)

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Track and Field, Outdoor

Track and Field, X-Country

Volleyball

Wrestling

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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Data Disclaimer

Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Insitution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2008-2013. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Pacific University for official up-to-date information.